Nigel's Wages

Algebra Level 1

Nigel's wages vary directly as the days he works. If his wages for 5 days are $26, how much would they be for 12 days?

Note: If you answer is $101.11 write your answer as 101.11.


The answer is 62.40.

Terry McTerrier by Terry McTerrier , 21, USA

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5 solutions

Z K
Apr 16, 2014

The answer is $62.4. Since Nigel earned $26 in 5 days, you have to divide 26 by 5. Which comes out to 5.2. Finally times 5.2 by 12, and you'll have your answer (62.4).

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Adarsh Tiwari
May 30, 2014

The answer is $62.4. Since Nigel earned $26 in 5 days, you have to divide 26 by 5. Which comes out to 5.2. Finally times 5.2 by 12, and you'll have your answer (62.4).

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Abu Asim Siddiq
Apr 22, 2014

D=days A=amount

a of 5d / 5d= a from 1d * 12d= a of 12d

$26 / 5d= $5.20 * 12= $62.40

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Rhishikesh Dongre
Apr 21, 2014

It is given that,

5 Days = 26 dollars

thus,

12 days = 12 * 26 / 5

12 days = 62.4 dollars.

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Hey yo,

as for this , let x = number of days , y = $ gained,

by comparing them(as we wanna to get $),

x : y = 5 : 26

x / y = 5 / 26

y = 26x / 5

as x = 12,

y = 26(12) / 5 = $62.4

thanks...

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